FIRST
SUMMER
The Bees are busy
MAY 19-23, 2025
Songbirds sing from dawn to dusk and the bees are so very busy.
Bountiful sun sends the flora into overdrive and wild edible flowers and berries abound. We’ll gather these shoots and leaves for a masterclass on medicinal teas and cordials. Garden harvests offer green peas and fava beans among other flavors of early summer. And as a seasonal specialty we grill barracuda wrapped in giant leaves of the Houba magnolia tree.
TEA HARVEST
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There is an urgency to May as we shift out of spring and into early summer. Bees collide with moths and butterflies, all out to feast on the plethora of pollen.
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Make your way to Karatsu, in the Northwest corner of Kyushu, a little over an hour by train from the Fukuoka airport or shinkansen station. Join us at the Mirukashi salon high on a hilltop in the heart of Japan’s countryside for a lively welcome dinner full of fresh seasonal flavors.
We'll gather in Mirukashi and start with a few Japanese cuisine fundamentals. Then we’ll stretch our legs and head out to gather a bouquet of wild edible weeds and flowers to bring back to the kitchen. We'll prepare a delicious lunch full of fresh first summer flavors.
Travel & Welcome
Foraging & Cooking
day 1
day 2 Morning
We'll start the day with a multi-course tofu-focused brunch at a 250 year old renowned establishment. Then we'll head out for a guided tour of a beautifully preserved historical estate that exemplifies the highest caliber Japanese architecture dating back to the early 1900s.
Local Gems
DAy 3 Morning
We'll join Hanako in her pottery studio and learn about the art and craft of Japanese tableware. Then we'll head into town to visit the local shrine and a few shops before enjoying dinner at a beloved classy yet casual restaurant featuring female-forward food, craft, and design.
Atelier Visit
Day 2 afternoon
How We'll Spend Our Time
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We’ll gather wild shoots and leaves with an expert in the field of medicinal plants and enjoy a masterclass on wild teas and cordials. We'll bring our wild harvest back to Mirukashi to craft healing infusions. Then we'll enjoy a private dinner at an intimate countryside restaurant
We'll gather in Mirukashi for a second cooking session focused on preparing the perfect Japanese style picnic. We'll make takikomi (mixed) rice with pickled red shiso and even fashion some simple wagashi Japanese confections, to enjoy after lunch with tea.
Wildcrafting
In the Kitchen
day 3 Afternoon
day 4 Morning
Pack your swag and enjoy one last morning at your hotel by the sea before you hug your new best friends goodbye. You are now an honored member of the Mirukashi Collective, a group of culturally curious gastronomes who have formed lasting bonds while spending time in Mirukashi.
Hugs & Goodbyes
DAy 5
We''ll pack up our picnic and head out to lunch by the sea. We'll enjoy a en plein air tea service with matcha and sweets and If the ocean calls, we might even jump in for a first summer swim. Then you'll freshen up at your hotel before our final farewell dinner in Mirukashi.
En Plein Air
Day 4 Afternoon
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4 star oceanside hotel featuring spectacular views from every room. Watch the sun rise over the bay, take a stroll along the sandy beach by a forest of ancient pine trees, visit the gym or relax in the sauna, onsen spa, or rooftop thermal pool.
Seaside Hotel
Where You'll Stay
How It Works
Salon sessions are $3550 (USD) per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with balance due 60 days before the session.
Pricing
Four nights in a private room plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.
What's included
Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.
cancellation
Seating is limited.
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Salon sessions are limited to 7 people to ensure a relaxed and intimate experience.
Bookings are accepted in the order requested.
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